Egg sold for Rs 6,000, an apple for Rs 1.05 lakh: Small donations, big auctions as Ladakh contributes to Iran relief efforts
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Residents in Kargil, Ladakh are auctioning small household items to raise funds for Iran relief efforts following regional conflict. An egg sold for Rs 6,000 and an apple for Rs 1.05 lakh at separate auctions. The trend began after a woman donated three hens to a mosque. Contributions from across Ladakh, including from schoolchildren and households, are being sent to the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi.
Key Entities
KargilLadakhIranKaksar villageKarkitchoo villageSheikh HasnainIranian Embassy in New DelhiIlyas (local businessman)